Bird krapped on the hood of the L and left what looks like acid stain on the paint, I tried nxt and it's still there. Does anyone know how to get rid of this MESS.

Thanks.....Bert.

 

I WOULD try a clay bar, might help

i picked up this stuff called Stage One car care from i think sportscarcare.com or something like that. it is a prewash, you spray it on before you wash, let it sit a minute and then rinse and most of the dirt / bird crap just runs off the car. I only use it on heavy dirt and mostly for bird crap. you just spray it directly one, and hit it with the hose and the crap is gone, even if it has been baking for a few days.

 

I had that happen twice on my hood right after I got it painted. After waxing it a few times I don't really see it anymore.

 

Get some 3M Hand Glaze. That should get it out unless it's REALLY etched into the paint.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll try just keep waxing it and if that dosen't help I'll try the other suggestions, thanks again.

Bert.

 

I have the same problem on my hood. I have tried two different scratch removers, Meguier's and some othe brand. Neither did much with it. Drives me nuts. Right in front of the windshield in the middle of a black hood. Dang crows think it is funny, I bet.

 

See how one Ford model deals with the birds:
Take that, feather-brain

 

OMG that was fu(kin hilarious!!!!!

 

Clay bar first, then hand glaze, follow up with a finish coat of wax.

 

ok, I am going to be forsed to clay. Thanks for the info

 

Try here:

www.autopia.com All the detailing info you could ever want...

 

That Hand Glaze is really good stuff! I use the professional stuff - you can buy it from a paint store that sells to body shops. It has no grit in it at all - it uses a light solvent to remove dirt/bugs/crap off the finish, and it is safe on even newly painted parts.

The bottle I have now is "Perfect It" Hand Glaze - 05997. I think that the older product used to be called Imperial Hand Glaze, and it was easier to remove.

One word of caution - Hand Glaze also removes wax, so you must rewax the car soon after using it, or hand glaze frequently. (I really need to do this... I can't even find the time to wash the L lately...)

Only other bad thing is I think you have to get a quart of it at a time from a body shop supplier. I don't know if the same quality glaze is available at department stores or auto parts stores.

 

I would try the Meguires scratch remover as it's fairly safe. If there still appears to be some stain in the clearcoat - as long as the paint is smooth and all the crap gone, I would leave it alone for a few weeks. I've seen various things get on the paint and stain the clearcoat layer at first. Many times they will fade out in a couple of weeks after a good cleaning. I would probably not even wax the area to avoid sealing it off.

 

won't waxing it just cover it and protect it.

You need a polish or something a little abrasive to get it out. then wax it.

 

Yes, and that is why the Hand Glaze is a good suggestion - it is not abrasive, but the solvent will remove the offending substance.